Questions for people who attend Episcopal churches

[4mersunse]

18. Common Cup

The concern over the common cup is overstated. The alcohol in the cup and the PH of our mouths kill any pathogens that might be present. Typically, germs are passed from person to person via the hands or airborne into the eyes and nose not into the mouth.

As another respondent noted, it is more likely that germs will be passed by intinction [dipping the Host into the cup].

I am an LEM at my church; our bishop advises against intinction; but, people do it anyway; and, I am not about to confront them at the altar rail. Some offer the host to me to intinct. As for me, my hands are scrubbed as best I can before Mass begins.